Sunday, January 29, 2017

Texas Army National Guard soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division conducted a deployment ceremony on Jan. 28. The below video provides further detail.

But it is also interesting to watch the troops gather with their families and say goodbye to one another. Deployment ceremonies provide a morale boost for families. They get to see their soldiers in uniform and conduct a ceremony (with formations and marching), and they get to give their soldiers a nice send-off. But it can be tough on the wives and children who are old enough to know what is happening. In short, it is an interesting experience if you ever have the chance to attend one.